Chinese and German scientists discover ultrafast Kapitza-Dirac effect
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Recently, a collaboration team by Chinese and German scientists has unraveled the enigma of ultrafast phase evolution of an electron wavepacket. Prof. Reinhard Dörner from Goethe University, Prof. LIN Kang from Zhejiang University and their colleagues just published their findings entitled “Ultrafast Kapitza-Dirac effect” in Science on 29 March.Fig. 1. Prof. Reinhard Dörner and Prof. LIN KangElectron is one of the simplest and most fundamental particles. Interestingly, the electron behave...
Better batteries for cold weather
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2024-04-22
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A breakthrough in electrolyte design has enabled battery charging at very low temperatures and at unprecedented speed.Lithium-ion pouch battery in researchA new electrolyte designed by Zhejiang University researchers enables lithium-ion batteries to be charged at temperatures between –70 °C to 60 °C, and reach up to 80% capacity within 10 minutes at room temperature. Their findings were published in Nature1 in February. Lithium-ion batteries, which power electric vehicles and most of...
GU Chenhui: scientific research is a process of self-reflection and collaborative learning.
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2024-04-16
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GU Chenhui, a second-year doctoral student from the School of Medicine, focuses on basic research and technological transformation of naturally derived vesicles in the musculoskeletal system. He has published six papers as the first/corresponding author in high-level journals such as Nature, Nature Nanotechnology, and JACS. He has applied for 17 national invention patents, with three already authorized, and has co-invented the patent Nano Platelets with his advisor, which has entered clinical ap...
From blocks to brilliance: Dr. XU Cihua’s course “pieces” together students’ ingenuity
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2024-04-16
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In a creative assignment, students from the Thinking Education and Practice course, a module taught by Dr. XU Cihua at the School of Philosophy, were tasked with constructing distinctive models using unlimited pieces of building blocks. Some students created a demonstration model based on the "trolley problem", a famous ethical dilemma in philosophy, while others engaged in the "stacking game", piecing together limited wooden boards to achieve maximum height.The course e...
Magic cubes: reconfigurable underwater robotics
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2024-04-14
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At the first sight of several square, gelatinous “cubes,” you might find it hard to visualize them as a new type of underwater robot. Professor ZHOU Jing and her colleagues from College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University ingeniously designed a set of neatly shaped and functionally diverse cubes. They can be quickly and flexibly assembled underwater to create an array of robot shapes and types, enabling efficient and effortless underwater operations. An article titled “Cu...
Cinematic bridges: exploring Africa with ZHANG Yong
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2024-04-14
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"What is the current state of the TAZARA Railway?""How are people-to-people exchanges between China and Africa conducted?""How does the younger generation view intercultural issues?" ZHANG Yong, a research professor at the College of Media and International Culture at ZJU, answers these questions through his documentary works. He serves as a director, teacher, and scholar of African film and television culture. His work aims to break down biases and stereotypes...
ZJU Vice President LI Xiaoming meets with delegation from Hong Kong Hospital Authority
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2024-04-12
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On the afternoon of April 8, Dr. Tony KO Pat-sing, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, and his delegation visited Zhejiang University. Vice President Li Xiaoming graciously received the distinguished guests, joined by leaders from the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Affairs Office, the Office of Hospital Administration, and the School of Medicine.LI Xiaoming extended his heartfelt welcome to the delegation and provided an overview of Zhejiang University’s latest developments, ...
FAHZU highlights the global influence of China’s innovations in CAR T-cell therapy
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2024-04-10
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In a significant stride for China's presence on the global stage of cell immunotherapy, Professor HUANG He from theBone Marrow Transplantation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) has been at the forefront, showcasing remarkable advancements in CAR T-cell therapy. Recently, the contributions of his team were highlighted in February, during the 6th European CAR-T Conference held in Valencia, Spain, where he delivered insig...
Unlocking the mystery of insect reproduction: insights from LI Yang
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2024-04-09
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LI Yang, the recipient of the Chu Kochen Scholarship (the highest honor bestowed upon ZJU students) for the academic year 2021-2022, is a doctoral student majoring in the “Agricultural Entomology and Pest Control” discipline at the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology.As the first author, he has published three SCI papers, including the top international journal Cell with his research findings. This research tackled algorithmic challenges, revealed the new key to insect reproduction for th...
World's first application of CAR-T therapy for childhood-onset SLE
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2024-04-05
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Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, a pioneering treatment for B-cell malignancies, has garnered significant attention lately due to its promising potential in tackling severe autoimmune disorders, especially systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Nonetheless, there is a notable absence of reported applications of CAR-T therapy in pediatric SLE patients.In March 2024, the Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine initiated the groundbreaking use of CAR-T t...